A leaner and more affordable version of the Range Rover
If you thought the Range Rover Sport is a sportier version of the Range Rover, you won’t be very wrong, but there is more to this SUV than just a sporty demeanour. It’s an SUV positioned between the Range Rover and the Evoque, borrowing some of the best from both.
Being positioned such means it will be a more affordable Range Rover. The flagship SUV, the Range Rover, is nearly Rs 2 crore, making it the most expensive SUV in the world. The Sport is going to sit close to where the older Range Rover was priced. But, is it less competent than the Range Rover?
The Sport is based on the Range Rover platform, so the aluminum architecture means it is lighter by 500 kg. It has a longer wheelbase than the outgoing model, it’s longer and wider, with a lower ground clearance.
(This story appears in the 04 October, 2013 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)